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Learning and Development
09 October 2023 - 2 min read
I’ve just accepted a new job as a Learning & Development Trainer with a great company, after leaving the teaching profession which I’ve worked in for over 13 years.
After leaving education, I knew that I wanted to work in the private sector, but I still wanted top continue using the multiple skills I’d acquired as Head of Department in a secondary school.
I began some research into the types of careers out there that might be suitable for transitioning teachers, and this is when I first came across Learning & Development as a career on the CIPD website.
I was eager to start applying for jobs, but soon realised that although I had many transferable skills, I needed to learn many new ones and the CIPD Associate Diploma in Learning & Organisational Development seemed like a great choice.
I noticed ICS Learn was an accredited provider of this course, so I e-mailed them to ask for more information. I found their student services really helpful – they explained that I could start studying at Level 5 due to my past experience.
I’m currently only part way into my course (I’ve passed 2 modules with 6 more to go), and finding the aspect of studying online, at a pace that suits me, really great.
The feedback from assessments has really allowed me to pinpoint areas for improvement and there is a wealth of information about how to write the assessments, and clear criteria too.
I love learning this way, because I’m very self-motivated but also have a busy life so I need to know that it’s ok if I sometimes have to go several weeks with no time for study.
When I complete the course, I hope to be able to progress even further in my career. I would wholeheartedly recommend ICS Learning to anybody wishing to study in a way which fits their lifestyle, and who appreciates strong support at all times.
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